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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.57, 1,663.12 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.57, 1,663.12 and 339.07 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.57 : 1,663.12 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.57/1,663.12 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.57x = 1,663.12 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.57x = 563,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,904.09/1,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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